Sikti - Parsa, Saran

Sikti is a village situated in the Parsa subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Parsa and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Anjani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sikti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sikti is 234037. The village covers a total geographical area of 122.97 hectares and falls under the 841219 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Sikti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Parsa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Saran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sikti

According to the 2011 Census, Sikti village had a total population of 2,085 people, including 1,091 males and 994 females, living in 333 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.75%, with male literacy at 88.00% and female literacy at 62.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 546.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sikti

Sikti is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sikti

Sikti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitalpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Sikti is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Sikti is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sikti

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sikti village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sikti

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sikti village are given below:

FAQs about Sikti